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Carrot Cake Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 bars
Calories 250
Delicious and healthy carrot cake bars made with dates, nuts, and spices, perfect for a quick snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Dried Fruits and Nuts

  • 1.5 cups soft medjool dates, pitted (about 200g)
  • 0.5 cup raisins (75g)
  • 1 cup oats (80g)
  • 1 cup walnuts (100g)
  • 0.5 cup desiccated coconut (42g)
  • 0.5 cup grated carrot (1 med carrot)
  • Zest of an orange and 2 tbsp of juice orange zest and juice
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • a drizzle dairy free white chocolate and chopped walnuts (optional topping)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and blitz until gooey and smooth.
  • Press the mixture into a lined 20cm (8in) baking tin and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool, then cut into 10 bars and optionally drizzle with white chocolate and add chopped walnuts.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: bars, carrot, date